The Summit of the Holy Mountain

Vandis vanished in the blink of an eye, leaving six others behind. The three cardinals were relatively weaker in combat power, but each had their own methods; Pasari, the commander of the holy knights, was known as the Radiant Sword Saint. He had been famous for many years, possessed exceptionally rich combat experience, and was immensely powerful. Both Holy Maiden Eudora and Patriarch Pusmir had reached S++ level. Although this was not the "home ground" of the Hall of Holy Favor or the Hall of Stars, and they could only wield the power of their true bodies, neither was an opponent who could be dealt with easily.

What was more, Vandis could return at any moment. He had to make haste.

Chen Rui wore an unconcerned smile and slowly took a few steps toward the Xuedalai Tree. "All of you are the Church's top experts. Since I came here, I was already prepared for the worst. But if three sacred trees accompany me to the grave before I die, then my death won't have been in vain."

"You think you can threaten us like this?" Eudora's gaze was especially gloomy. Though her face could not be seen clearly, one could imagine the expression on it at this moment. She had always prided herself on her intelligence, yet this "Richard" had lurked at her side and toyed with her in the palm of his hand. She had even appointed him a Holy Light Guardian Knight of the Hall of Holy Favor. It was simply the greatest humiliation of her life.

For "Richard" to infiltrate Snowpeak Platform and cause trouble, at least half the blame lay with her. Besides, there was one matter Eudora feared most deeply—the phoenix egg in the Hall of Fire Dragons!

"Your Holiness, Holy Maiden, if I were